G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅1.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 115W instead of 220W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 42.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $575 MSRP).

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 42.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($575 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌91.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

2021

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅1.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 115W instead of 220W, a 105W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 42.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($575 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 42.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $575 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌91.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9070 GRE better than GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile averages 1.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 23,025 vs 24,418 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 9070 GRE can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $575 MSRP. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $575 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.0% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $575 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1.

Is GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 9070 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	132 FPS	179 FPS
medium	114 FPS	162 FPS
high	97 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	148 FPS
medium	88 FPS	123 FPS
high	70 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	90 FPS
medium	41 FPS	76 FPS
high	30 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	360 FPS	476 FPS
medium	315 FPS	399 FPS
high	263 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	258 FPS	299 FPS
medium	219 FPS	245 FPS
high	185 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	131 FPS	132 FPS
medium	113 FPS	110 FPS
high	96 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	836 FPS	892 FPS
medium	683 FPS	723 FPS
high	592 FPS	627 FPS
ultra	512 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	648 FPS	690 FPS
medium	526 FPS	554 FPS
high	447 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	420 FPS	479 FPS
medium	338 FPS	384 FPS
high	272 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	257 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	290 FPS	812 FPS
medium	254 FPS	705 FPS
high	209 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	549 FPS
1440p
low	224 FPS	644 FPS
medium	201 FPS	560 FPS
high	167 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	412 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	430 FPS
medium	113 FPS	382 FPS
high	89 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	275 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Radeon RX 9070 GRE

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,025 points.

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 23,025 versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 24,418 — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Raw compute: 15.97 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2790 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 48 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) with 160 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
G3D Mark Score	23,025	24,418+6%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5120+67%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.97 TFLOPS	34.28 TFLOPS+115%
Boost Clock	1560 MHz	2790 MHz+79%
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	160	192+20%
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	40	48+20%
Tensor Cores	160+67%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+4%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 220W — a 62.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 280mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.